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Symmetry and Transformations (Hands-On)
 

1. General Information
2. Translation
3. Rotation
4. Reflection
5. Glide Reflection
6. Hands-On Activities
There are three image sizes. Due to variations in operating systems, printer drivers, etc., images do not print the same size on all computers. We suggest the following choices for a full-page image on your print-out, but try the sizes yourself.

Small -
Macintosh users
Medium -
PC Netscape users, UNIX and other operating system users
Large -
PC Internet Explorer users

INSTRUCTIONS:

CLICK on either a small, medium, or large image. (Determine the appropriate size from the chart above.)
SELECT "Print" from the "File" menu of your browser.
FOLLOW the instructions for the Hands-On Activity of your choice and have fun!

Activity 1:
Confirm Translational Symmetry Small - Medium - Large
Activity 2:
Confirm Rotational Symmetry Small - Medium - Large
Activity 3:
Confirm Reflectional Symmetry Small - Medium - Large
Activity 4:
Confirm Glide Reflectional Symmetry Small - Medium - Large


Web Resources
"Symmetry" - a lesson in symmetry using the Mira, a device constructed of red plastic with a beveled lower edge.

 

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TemplatesAfter trying the hands-on activities, use the templates page to investigate the various symmetries of the regular, semiregular, and demiregular tessellations.

Web Links

Symmetry (ideas and exhibits)

Symmetry (advanced)

The Geometry Junkyard: Symmetry and Group Theory (advanced)


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